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The Resource library includes descriptions and links to over 100 external publications (books, websites, DVDs etc). To search for a specific topic (for example “classroom strategies”), enter text in the keywords box and click Search. You can narrow your initial search using one of three filter drop-down menus:

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  1. Autism Speaks

    Autism Speaks is a large US website that was highly recommended by some of the advisers to this website project. It provides extensive information about ASD and its treatment, along with advice about resources, including an extensive section on digital...

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    Autism Speaks

    Autism Speaks is a large US website that was highly recommended by some of the advisers to this website project. It provides extensive information about ASD and its treatment, along with advice about resources, including an extensive section on digital apps.

    A series of toolkits address specific topics. If working with a student with ASD is a new experience for you, two of these toolkits may be particularly useful.

    The School Community Toolkit supports schools to build communities that interact with students with autism in inclusive ways. There are information sheets for people with different roles in the school community.

    The video clips in the toolkit would be an excellent starting point for building understanding and relationships in your school. These clips give practical advice, suggest strategies, and describe how they have been put into practice. There are more video clips in the resources section.

    Make sure you take a look at the appendix.

    This downloadable 140-page booklet has articles, guides, and examples on topics, including:

    • an article by Ellen Notbothm on 'Ten Things your Student with Autism Wishes you Knew'
    • an article by Paula Kluth on 'Supporting Students with Autism: 10 Ideas for Inclusive Classrooms'
    • organisation, sensory, and behavioural strategies
    • assessments
    • peer supports, including teacher and student manuals for a peer mentoring programme.

    The Transition Toolkit was created to assist families on the journey from adolescence to adulthood. However, others may also find it helpful in building their understandings of how they can support students, parents, and whānau through this critical time.

     The Transition Toolkit is organised around ten topics, which are also used to organise the information and resources in the appendices. The topics are:

    • general resources on transition
    • self-advocacy
    • transition and the IEP
    • community life
    • employment
    • post-secondary education
    • housing
    • legal matters
    • health
    • Internet and technology.

    Note: These resources do not reflect the change in the definition of ASD, separating out Asperger Syndrome from ASD. In addition, some reviewers felt that there is a negative slant to the website, as evidenced in discussion about a search for a cure and a desire to 'fight autism'.

    Resources for:
    Further learning , Taking action , Others' stories
    Relevant to:
    Understanding autism spectrum disorder, Building inclusive school cultures, Producing inclusive school policies, Evolving inclusive practices, Managing transitions, Specific issues for secondary schools
    Contributed by:

    Autism Speaks Inc. .

  2. Digital Opportunities Project: Project DISE

     The  Digital Imaging in Special Education (DISE) project involved the use of digital technologies in a decile 2 special school in Northland. The project dealt with three themes: Digital diaries: the creation of visual and audio records of students’ achievements...

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    Digital Opportunities Project: Project DISE

     The  Digital Imaging in Special Education (DISE) project involved the use of digital technologies in a decile 2 special school in Northland. The project dealt with three themes:

    1. Digital diaries: the creation of visual and audio records of students’ achievements and skill development.
    2. Socialisation: the production and repeated viewing of video clips that show the student behaviour that is appropriate in a specific setting (like a digital social story).
    3. Desensitisation: the production and repeated viewing of video clips to prepare students to deal with situations that are potentially distressing for them (for example, visits to the ear clinic).

      A report by Bull, Brooking, and Campbell (2008) used DISE as a case study because it exemplified the use of technology to build successful home–school partnerships and because of the potential for transferring the strategies to mainstream schools.

    Resources for:
    Others' stories
    Relevant to:
    Building inclusive school cultures, Producing inclusive school policies, Evolving inclusive practices, Managing transitions
    Contributed by:

    Ministry of Education .

  3. Successful Home–School Partnerships. Report to the Ministry of Education

     Bull, A., Brooking, K., and Campbell, R. NZCER (2008).  Successful Home–School Partnerships. Report to the Ministry of Education. Wellington: Ministry of Education. One of the case studies in this report uses the  Digital Imaging in Special Education (DISE) project because it...

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    Successful Home–School Partnerships. Report to the Ministry of Education

     Bull, A., Brooking, K., and Campbell, R. NZCER (2008).  Successful Home–School Partnerships. Report to the Ministry of Education. Wellington: Ministry of Education.

     One of the case studies in this report uses the  Digital Imaging in Special Education (DISE) project because it exemplified the use of technology to build successful home–school partnerships and because of the potential for transferring the strategies to mainstream schools.

     The DISE project involved the use of digital technologies in a decile 2 special school in Northland.

     The project dealt with three themes:

    1. Digital diaries: the creation of visual and audio records of students’ achievements and skill development.
    2. Socialisation: the production and repeated viewing of video clips that show the student behaviour that is appropriate in a specific setting (like a digital social story).
    3. Desensitisation: the production and repeated viewing of video clips to prepare students to deal with situations that are potentially distressing for them (for example, visits to the ear clinic).
    Resources for:
    Others' stories
    Relevant to:
    Building inclusive school cultures, Producing inclusive school policies, Evolving inclusive practices, Managing transitions
    Contributed by:

    Bull, A., Brooking, K., and Campbell, R. 2008 Wellington: Ministry of Education.

  4. Including Students with High Needs

    Education Review Office (June 2010). Including Students with High Needs. Wellington: Education Review Office. In t his report, ERO found that half of schools demonstrated mostly inclusive practices for students with high needs. Thirty percent of schools had some areas of...

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    Including Students with High Needs

    Education Review Office (June 2010). Including Students with High Needs. Wellington: Education Review Office.

     In t his report, ERO found that half of schools demonstrated mostly inclusive practices for students with high needs. Thirty percent of schools had some areas of good performance, and 20 percent had few inclusive practices.

    ERO recommended that school staff:

    • use the report’s findings, case studies, self-review questions, and inclusive teaching indicators to review the extent to which students with high needs are included across the school
    • identify where students are not well included and implement a plan to extend the effective practice already in the school.
    Resources for:
    Further learning , Taking action
    Relevant to:
    Inquiry and knowledge-building, Understanding inclusion, Effective schools, Special education and ASD in NZ school settings, Audit, Building inclusive school cultures, Producing inclusive school policies, Evolving inclusive practices, Managing transitions, Specific issues for secondary schools
    Contributed by:

    Education Review Office June 2010 .

  5. icommunicate: Speech and Communication Therapy

    icommunicate is an Australian-based website dedicated to sharing resources and information to support people with communication difficulties, including those with ASD. The information is reliable, as it is written by qualified speech therapists. There are (or will be) sections on:...

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    icommunicate: Speech and Communication Therapy

    icommunicate is an Australian-based website dedicated to sharing resources and information to support people with communication difficulties, including those with ASD. The information is reliable, as it is written by qualified speech therapists. There are (or will be) sections on:

    • ASD in children: prevalence, causes, and treatment
    • strategies for communication
    • strategies for social skills (see especially the section on social stories)
    • visual strategies
    • strategies for behaviour
    • strategies in the classroom
    • language and cognitive development
    • assistive communication and technology.

     There is also a resource centre with speech and communication downloads and videos. A discussion forum is in development.

    Resources for:
    Further learning , Taking action
    Relevant to:
    Understanding autism spectrum disorder, Evolving inclusive practices, Managing transitions
    Contributed by:

    icommunicate Therapy Limited .

  6. IEP Online

    IEP Online is for all those involved in developing or implementing individual education plans (IEPs) to support students with special education needs. It is built around a core resource: Collaboration for Success: Individual Education Plans. The site also offers a...

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    IEP Online

    IEP Online is for all those involved in developing or implementing individual education plans (IEPs) to support students with special education needs. It is built around a core resource: Collaboration for Success: Individual Education Plans. The site also offers a rollout kit and other resources to support schools to improve their practices around the IEP process. More will be added over time.

     While Collaboration for Success is focused on the small number of individual students for whom an IEP is necessary, its messages are closely aligned to those of this website. Themes include the importance of collaboration, cultural responsiveness, and an inquiry approach. The resource would be a useful tool for inquiring into and improving your IEP process, especially as a catalyst for culture change.

     The development of Collaboration for Success was informed by Mitchell, Morton, and Hornby’s (2010)  literature review, included here for those who are interested in further reading.

     Ministry of Education (2011). Collaboration for Success: Individual Education Plans. Wellington: Learning Media.

    Mitchell, D., Morton, M., and Hornby, G. (2010). Review of the Literature on Individual Education Plans: Report to the New Zealand Ministry of Education. Christchurch: College of Education, University of Canterbury.

    Resources for:
    Taking action
    Relevant to:
    Understanding inclusion, Building inclusive school cultures, Producing inclusive school policies, Evolving inclusive practices, Managing transitions
    Contributed by:

    Ministry of Education .

  7. IHC New Zealand

    IHC New Zealand provides support for people with disabilities so that they can be included in the community. Two services are particularly helpful in supporting the inclusion of students with ASD in their local school.The IHC library provides free access...

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    IHC New Zealand

    IHC New Zealand provides support for people with disabilities so that they can be included in the community. Two services are particularly helpful in supporting the inclusion of students with ASD in their local school.

    The IHC library provides free access to a vast array of resources on all aspects of ASD and inclusion, including many of the resources mentioned on this website. There are resources for students as well as for those in their care community. A particularly valuable resource is the Learning Better Together DVD and accompanying booklet that bring together research on inclusion and place it in the context of New Zealand schools. The site also has an Advocacy Toolkit with information sheets and pocket-sized guides for parents and families.

    Many of the resources address aspects of schooling and may be equally useful for educators, as they provide simple explanations of what parents should expect and effective processes for meeting those expectations. Secondary teachers may find the guides on leaving school particularly helpful.

    You can search the library’s catalogue online or request one of the catalogues that have been developed for specific levels of schools. Contact details are:

    • Freephone 0800 442 442
    • Email: librarian@ihc.org.nz

    Issues associated with the education of students with special education needs are are frequently featured in the media. Quite often, these discussions focus on people with ASD. The IHC’s newsletter Hot Issues presents a monthly summary of these topics and provides links to relevant material.

    Resources for:
    Further learning , Taking action , Others' stories
    Relevant to:
    Understanding autism spectrum disorder, Understanding inclusion, Building inclusive school cultures, Producing inclusive school policies, Evolving inclusive practices, Managing transitions, Specific issues for secondary schools
    Contributed by:

    IHC New Zealand .

  8. You're Going to Love This Kid

    Kluth, P. (2010). You're Going To Love This Kid! Teaching Students with Autism in the Inclusive Classroom. Baltimore, MA: Brookes.Kluth, P. (2011). You're Going To Love This Kid! A Professional Development Package for Teaching Students with Autism in the Inclusive...

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    You're Going to Love This Kid

    Kluth, P. (2010). You're Going To Love This Kid! Teaching Students with Autism in the Inclusive Classroom. Baltimore, MA: Brookes.

    Kluth, P. (2011). You're Going To Love This Kid! A Professional Development Package for Teaching Students with Autism in the Inclusive Classroom. Baltimore, MA: Brookes/Landlocked Films. (DVD and facilitator guide)

    See also Paula Kluth's introductory video clip You're Going To Love This Kid!

    You can also find an article by Paula Kluth on “Supporting Students with Autism: 10 Ideas for Inclusive Classrooms” on the Autism Speaks website.

    The title of these resources by renowned educationalist Paula Kluth is indicative of the tone throughout all her work – Kluth loves students with ASD for who they are as unique individuals and for the way they enrich the lives of those around them.

     Reviews of Kluth’s work emphasise the practical nature of the strategies and resources she provides, her commitment to inclusion, and the strong foundation on research. The 2010 book and professional development package include observation forms and checklists that could be used to review your practice and make decisions about what to do. Examples, case studies, and the DVD show that the approaches she suggests do work. They include checklists for auditing aspects of school and classroom practice, including whether the school is inclusive and whether classrooms are comfortable for students with ASD. Advice is provided on how the materials can be used for professional learning, both in the book and in the manual accompanying the DVD.

    Before purchasing a copy of her resources, you may like to access a copy on loan from Autism New Zealand and/or view the video clips available on the Internet. The introductory video is available here, but you can also find other extracts by typing in the words “You're going to love this kid!” and “DVD”.

    One of the features of Paula’s website is a set of readings on ASD, inclusive schooling, differentiated instruction, and literacy.

    Resources for:
    Further learning , Taking action , Others' stories
    Relevant to:
    Leading change, Understanding autism spectrum disorder, Understanding inclusion, Audit, Building inclusive school cultures, Producing inclusive school policies, Evolving inclusive practices, Managing transitions, Specific issues for secondary schools
    Contributed by:

    Kluth, P. 2010 .

  9. New Zealand Autism Spectrum Disorder Guideline

    Ministries of Health and Education (2008). New Zealand Autism Spectrum Guideline. Wellington: Ministry of Health.The New Zealand Autism Spectrum Guideline is a set of nationally consistent standards of practice for the assessment, diagnosis, and support of people with ASD. It...

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    New Zealand Autism Spectrum Disorder Guideline

    Ministries of Health and Education (2008). New Zealand Autism Spectrum Guideline. Wellington: Ministry of Health.

    The New Zealand Autism Spectrum Guideline is a set of nationally consistent standards of practice for the assessment, diagnosis, and support of people with ASD. It includes specific recommendations on:

    • education
    • living in the community
    • support for individuals, families and carers
    • professional development
    • Māori and Pasifika issues.

    Other helpful features include an extensive glossary, an appendix on core elements of effective teaching of individuals with ASD, and an appendix on educational interventions that are currently being used in New Zealand.

    The Guideline is a world first in addressing ASD and its impact over an individual’s lifetime. Both its attention to the evidence and the way it has been developed (in consultation and collaboration with a wide range of experts and stakeholder groups) make it a reliable source of guidance for practice. The website includes a range of more accessible supporting material, including a summary, a video and tutorial entitled “What Does ASD Look Like?”, and an FAQ section. This is a core resource for schools wishing to improve their provision for students with ASD.

    Resources for:
    Further learning
    Relevant to:
    Understanding autism spectrum disorder, Evolving inclusive practices, Managing transitions, Specific issues for secondary schools
    Contributed by:

    Ministries of Health and Education 2008 Wellington: Ministry of Education.

  10. Ministry of Education

    The Ministry of Education’s pages on assistive technology provide forms and information to help you apply for, maintain, and review the use of assistive technology. Factsheet topics include: using assistive technology to adapt the classroom and curriculum the nature, roles,...

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    Ministry of Education

    The Ministry of Education’s pages on assistive technology provide forms and information to help you apply for, maintain, and review the use of assistive technology. Factsheet topics include:

    • using assistive technology to adapt the classroom and curriculum
    • the nature, roles, and responsibilities of an effective 'community of support' for a student who is using assistive technology
    • training in the use of assistive technology
    • what happens when a student transfers to another school.
    Resources for:
    Taking action
    Relevant to:
    Evolving inclusive practices, Managing transitions
    Contributed by:

    Ministry of Education .

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